250 Recruits Sought for Grand Forks Rifles
A letter from Lieut EB. L. Srexstrox requests assistance in recruiting 250 men for the Grand Forks Company of the 225th Kootenai Boundary Battalion. Camp grounds at Grand Forks and canvas housing are arranged, with mobilization planned once strength is reached. inquiries to nearest doctor for examination and transportation follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
Aline Yu
Kootenai
Ghmipuitfern
Berne
Crandriok
Nelson Mane
Grand Parks
Grand Forks Company
EB. L. Srexstrox
D. C
Mining Notes from British Columbia Headlines
Silver 584. David J. Murphy, Rossland native from Centre Star mine, died in Rossland after seventeen years. survived by bride, parents, two brothers. Consolidated Mining and Smelting sends 190 workers to front, employers fund Patriotic Fund. Charles Moyer of the Western Federation endorses Workmen’s Compensation Act. Granby Co resumes dividends lifting income at Crow’s Nest Pass Coal Co to 342,0000 yearly. A ten-stamp mill planned for Merrick and Thompson near Lidner Creek, ore mainly free milling gold with silver sulphides. Properties reached via Coquihalla River from Hope, toward Mt Merrick headwaters, near John O’Connell and associates’ showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Murphy
Rossland
Thy Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company
British Columbia
Enywhere
Patriotic Fund
Charles Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Canada
United States
Pheenix
B. C
Grenby Co
Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co
Granby
Emul
Trail News
Merrick & Thompson
Lidner Creek
Coquildla
Hope
Mt. Merrick
Ladner
John O'Connell
Letter From the Front Describes Life Near La Bisse
An extensive wartime letter from Billy Hambly to Billie recounts daily life amid bombardment near La Bisse. The writer describes dugouts, nearby fighting, shelling, damaged guns, and the grit of soldiers. He notes gunners moved to staff roles, a few injuries, and occasional aerial bombardment by German forces. The tone blends camaraderie with hardship as he hopes for safer days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lre
Ely
la Bisse
Orner
Muitch
Bill
O.P
Helcind
Tin
la Bi
Patriotic Fund Report Shows Provincial Pledges
A Canadian Patriotic Fund report tallies pledges by province totaling about 6 000 000 with Ontario and British Columbia leading. It notes 40 additional points awaiting reports and highlights mining towns like Boundary and Trail contributing substantial sums. Hedley and Silverton are praised for high per capita generosity, while Princeton lags behind despite coal-area decline. Charlie Saunders signs off as responder to requests for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Parks
Greenwood
Hedley
Nelson
Phoenix
Princeton
Rossland
Trail
Vancouver
Silverton
Little Hedley
Kaleidoscope of Panic and Plans Across Canada and West
A jumble of notes reports wartime costs and shortages in Canada and the West. Telegraph lines, railways, and fires spark headlines as British Columbia, Alberta, and nearby regions face epidemics, measles outbreaks, and smuggling seasons. Schools report enrollment gains while political conventions, trapping seasons, and smelter projects shape regional concerns. The Mountain Lumber Manufacturers propose giving 30 percent of net profits to patriotic aims while mail service shifts loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Lumber Manufacturers Association
Calgary
Hedley Town Roundup Of Visitors And Trips
Nickel Plate Nuggets W Brenquist traveled to town yesterday. Len Fyfe greeted Hedley friends Thursday. Bert Rescorl rode a Tuesday train to Oroville. Mr and Mrs Simpson visited Hedley Friday afternoon. P Peterson a Nickel Plater made a Hedley trip Sunday. Mrs T Smart and Mrs Fred Williams visited town Wednesday. J A Scott, a school teacher, went to Hedley Monday returning Tuesday. G Prideaux and wife joined the farewell for A Creelman, Mrs Sampson, Mrs Morrison and Bris Sunday. W Hambly sailed to Hedley Wednesday afternoon. Katy Hambly spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Bert Jones. Viola Messenger visited Mr and Mrs R Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Scott
Hedley
G. Prideaux
A. Creelman
Katy Hambly
Bert Jones
Viola Messenger
R. Boyd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jas. Glarkeatchmaker
Hedley,s.c
N. Tomes
Monk Seymour
Western Canada
Cammell Laird & Co. “Ltd
Sheffield
Offtees and Warehouse
Boutry Shree
B.C
ALF
A.M
A. F
AML
Fraternity Hall
E. Hamilton
W.m
Hedley Lodge
Orange Hall
W. Lonspalk
W. M
Hanson
Sen
R. P. Brown
Land Surveyor
Penticton
P.O. Diewwee
P. W. Gregory
Star
Bulding
Walter Clayton
Rte
Hedley Opera House
Il. 1
Jones
Great Northern Hotel
Hedley B.C
John Jackson
Grand Union Hotel
Hedley, British Columbia
Bor
A. Winkler
Hedley Meat Market
R. J. Edmond
Prop
Mareh
Tre Hentey Gazerre
Billy Hambly
Charlie Saunlers
Givenian
Herve
Diven
Robe
Puime
Bae
Billie
Billy
Katie
Roysil
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Muward
Colubia
Actuil
Jesuits
Armstrong
Cresterthores
Cranbrook
Enderby
Fernie and District
Revelstoke
Victoria
Oll
Charlie Saunders
Prairie
Canad
Chin
W.coa. Winbrrs
British” Columbia
Dinen
Avery Rentes
Canady
Ettods Nati Delie
Bank of Hillmittow
Paris
Texas
Indiana
Okanagan County
Nb Brewster
B. Q
Blairmore
Vhe
Golden
Ee Ee
W. Brenquist
Len Fyfe
Bert Rescorl
Oroville
Mr. and
Mrs. Simpson
P. Peterson
T. Smart
Fred Williams
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